Scholarship & Financial Aid Advisor

Southern Methodist University; University Park (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Southern Methodist University is seeking a Scholarship Advisor to counsel students and families on financial aid and scholarships. This on-campus role administers and reconciles scholarships, leading external awards such as National Merit, Gates Millennium, and ROTC to support SMU’s enrollment goals.

The advisor will ensure program compliance, assist with policy development, and collaborate across the University to provide a student-centered experience while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of work experience; student financial services preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present and educate about financial aid options.
• Familiarity with financial aid processes and need analysis is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Counsel students and families on financial aid and scholarships.
• Administer and reconcile scholarship awards; lead external scholarships.
• Support enrollment goals and billing processes.
• Stay current on federal/state/institutional policies.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Professionalism

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

PeopleSoft

CSS Profile

Descripción del empleo

Southern Methodist University is seeking a Scholarship Advisor to counsel students and families on financial aid and scholarships. This on-campus role administers and reconciles scholarships, leading external awards such as National Merit, Gates Millennium, and ROTC to support SMU’s enrollment goals.

The advisor will ensure program compliance, assist with policy development, and collaborate across the University to provide a student-centered experience while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of